WELCOME TO PARENT COORDINATOR
MS. RITA HENRY'S PAGE!
Contact me:
347-5634952 or my email:
RHenry22@schools.nyc.gov
Office Line:
718-904-5673
Ms. Rita Henry has served the parents and children of District 11 with high distinction and honor for more than two decades. As parent coordinator at MS 180, she has received numerous commendations and citations from the Mayor's Office, the U.S. Department of Education and the private sector for her outreach to the most vulnerable among us, including her City Harvest initiative which has served thousands throughout the New York City area as they struggle to fight off the ravages of poverty. As a volunteer coach for over 28 years, Ms. Rita’s nationally recognized and award-winning Step team has consistently thrilled audiences with their unrivaled power and artistry. Ms. Rita incorporates the school’s core values of respect, scholarship, leadership, and integrity into her program as a means of acquiring academic success that ultimately leads to scholarships and professional opportunities. Graduates of Ms. Rita’s programs often return to aid her and her dominant Step program as they assist with various responsibilities, such as choreography, team leadership and college readiness.
A GIFT FROM THE MS 180 AMAZON WISHLIST, PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW:
OPEN HOUSE COMING SOON!
FOR DETAILS SEE FLYER BELOW!
SUMMER RISING PROGRAM!
NYPCC is pleased to share this good news with all of our friends and families:
Get up to $50 off your internet connection through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program!!!!! This program is designed to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will provide eligible households with a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet or desktop computer.
Households can apply if any adult, child or dependent in the household is eligible for one of these:
There are three ways for eligible households to apply:
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742
After receiving an eligibility determination, households can contact their preferred service provider to select an Emergency Broadband Benefit eligible service plan.
Follow this link to find out more and how to apply: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.
Get up to $50 off your internet connection through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program!!!!! This program is designed to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will provide eligible households with a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet or desktop computer.
Households can apply if any adult, child or dependent in the household is eligible for one of these:
- SNAP recipients
- Medicaid recipients
- Supplemental Security Income recipients
- Federal Public Housing Assistance recipients
- Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit recipients
- Experienced a substantial loss of income since February 29, 2020 with a total household income in 2020 at or below $99,000 for single filers and $198,000 for joint filers
- Received a federal Pell Grant in the current award year
- Received approval for benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision, in the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year
- If your income is 135% or less than the federal poverty guidelines.
- Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider’s existing low-income or COVID-19 program
There are three ways for eligible households to apply:
- Contact your preferred participating broadband provider directly to learn about their application process.
- Go to GetEmergencyBroadband.org to apply online and to find participating providers near you.
- Call 833-511-0311 for a mail-in application, and return it along with copies of documents showing proof of eligibility to:
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40742
After receiving an eligibility determination, households can contact their preferred service provider to select an Emergency Broadband Benefit eligible service plan.
Follow this link to find out more and how to apply: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit.
PICTURE RETAKE DAY, APRIL 7.
WE START PROMPTLY AT 8:30 aM!
Whitney Museum Open Studio From Home:
Man RaySAT, Mar 27, 2021
11–11:40 amFor families with kids of all ages
Free weekly online art classes with Whitney educators! Participants will experiment, create, and learn together with at-home art materials.
Together, we will make our own mini books. Then we will fill them with surreal drawings from our imaginations!
Free with registration.
https://whitney.org/events/open-studio-from-home-man-ray
Cooper Hewitt Virtual 2021 Design Camp at home
Free Ages 7-13
Participants will need Zoom to participate in our live facilitated sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Parents / guardians will have access to a Dropbox folder with pre-recorded videos, worksheets, articles and other resources that they can share with their children on self-guided days.
https://www.cooperhewitt.org/education/designcamp/?utm_source=Cooper+Hewitt+Master+List&utm_medium=email&utm_content=img&utm_campaign=newsletter+0318
Lincoln Center Theater:
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Streaming FREE on Broadway on Demand through Sunday, April 11
Ages” High School
This Tony® Award-winning Best Play (2013) takes 3 mismatched siblings (played to the hilt by Kristine Nielsen, David Hyde Pierce and Sigourney Weaver), adds 1 boy toy (Billy Magnussen), throws in themes from Chekhov, pours it all into a blender and mixes it up. The result? An utterly hilarious, touching work by a master of comedy.
https://www.lct.org/shows/private-reels/
American Ballet Theater
Will Stream Six New Short Works Weekly Beginning March 29
The works were created and filmed over Zoom and in isolated "ballet bubbles." The six new ballets to be presented from the 2021 cohort are: The Unforseen, choreographed by Zhong-Jing Fang, on March 29; She didn't, choreographed by Joseph Markey, on April 5; Death and Life,choreographed by Sung Woo Han, on April 12; Nunanu, choreographed by Luciana Paris, on April 19; Thread of Memories, choreographed by Luigi Crispino, on April 26; and Soirée Nocturne, choreographed by Melvin Lawovi, on May 3.
Each program premieres at 12 PM ET on ABT's YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWzHQb-KlMeAU9t2uANQhA/featured
Man RaySAT, Mar 27, 2021
11–11:40 amFor families with kids of all ages
Free weekly online art classes with Whitney educators! Participants will experiment, create, and learn together with at-home art materials.
Together, we will make our own mini books. Then we will fill them with surreal drawings from our imaginations!
Free with registration.
https://whitney.org/events/open-studio-from-home-man-ray
Cooper Hewitt Virtual 2021 Design Camp at home
Free Ages 7-13
Participants will need Zoom to participate in our live facilitated sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Parents / guardians will have access to a Dropbox folder with pre-recorded videos, worksheets, articles and other resources that they can share with their children on self-guided days.
https://www.cooperhewitt.org/education/designcamp/?utm_source=Cooper+Hewitt+Master+List&utm_medium=email&utm_content=img&utm_campaign=newsletter+0318
Lincoln Center Theater:
VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE
Streaming FREE on Broadway on Demand through Sunday, April 11
Ages” High School
This Tony® Award-winning Best Play (2013) takes 3 mismatched siblings (played to the hilt by Kristine Nielsen, David Hyde Pierce and Sigourney Weaver), adds 1 boy toy (Billy Magnussen), throws in themes from Chekhov, pours it all into a blender and mixes it up. The result? An utterly hilarious, touching work by a master of comedy.
https://www.lct.org/shows/private-reels/
American Ballet Theater
Will Stream Six New Short Works Weekly Beginning March 29
The works were created and filmed over Zoom and in isolated "ballet bubbles." The six new ballets to be presented from the 2021 cohort are: The Unforseen, choreographed by Zhong-Jing Fang, on March 29; She didn't, choreographed by Joseph Markey, on April 5; Death and Life,choreographed by Sung Woo Han, on April 12; Nunanu, choreographed by Luciana Paris, on April 19; Thread of Memories, choreographed by Luigi Crispino, on April 26; and Soirée Nocturne, choreographed by Melvin Lawovi, on May 3.
Each program premieres at 12 PM ET on ABT's YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHWzHQb-KlMeAU9t2uANQhA/featured
UPDATE: Mayor Announces NYC Families Will Have Another Chance to Opt-in Their Children for In-Person LearningNew York City parents have another chance to opt-in their children for in-person learning, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday.
The announcement comes hours after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed guidance on social distancing in classrooms.
Under new guidelines, students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms, as opposed to the former 6-foot standard.
The opt-in period begins next week and more information is expected in the coming days, Mayor de Blasio said.
Check the DOE website for constantly updated information or follow us on Twitter @NYCSchools.
DOE UPDATE: Chancellor Meisha Porter Completes her First Week as New York City’s Chancellor
Chancellor Porter hit the ground running this week, visiting schools and classrooms throughout the city. You can read her letter to families here.
DOE UPDATE: Spring into Parent University!
2 Great Series on Socioemotional Supports for Learning at Home
Creating a Successful Learning Environment at Home - Ramapo for Children
Join us for Creating a Successful Learning Environment at Home, a series of live, virtual courses where you will learn strategies and access tools that promote a successful learning environment for your children.
For more information about this 5-part series view the course information below or download these flyers in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
RAMAPO FOR CHILDREN
Title
Description
Dates, Times, Language
Self-Care for the Caregiver
In this workshop we will learn some practical tools for taking care of ourselves while at home, so that we can continue to be effective caregivers for our children.
Spanish – Tuesday, March 23 @ 6pm
Chinese - Wednesday, March 24 @ 6pm
English – Thursday, March 25 @ 6pm
Energizers and Calming for the Whole Family
In this workshop we will practice some fun, practical ways to move our bodies while at home, from energetic movement to deep breathing and relaxing yoga poses.
English – Tuesday, March 30 @ 6pm
Chinese – Wednesday, March 31 @ 6pm
Spanish – Thursday, April 1 @ 6pm
Building Relationships: Connecting While at Home
Being at home can be challenging. In this workshop we will identify specific tools for connecting with our children in a fun, unpressured way.
Spanish – Wednesday, April 7 @ 6pm
English – Thursday, April 8 @ 6pm
Creating Structure and Routines While at Home
In this workshop we will learn tools for creating structure at home, from online schooling to planning for downtime, completing chores, and practicing life skills.
Chinese – Wednesday, April 7 @ 6pm
English – Tuesday, April 13 @ 6pm
Spanish – Thursday, April 15 @ 6pm
Coping with Conflict While at Home
In this workshop we will discuss our triggers and challenges of being at home and learn tools for managing overwhelming feelings.
Spanish – Tuesday, May 11 @ 6pm
English – Wednesday, May 12 @ 6pm
Making Learning Work - Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership
Join us for a series of live, virtual courses called Making Learning Work and learn how to support your child and finish the school year strong! In these courses, celebrate the ways you are already supporting your child.
Also, access a user-friendly family guide full of practical resources, tools, and tips to help your child learn at home and school and build and sustain meaningful relationships.
For more information about this 3-part series view the course information below or download these flyers in English and Spanish.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR PUBLIC RESEARCH AND LEADERSHIPTitle
Description
Dates, Times, Language
Setup & Routines
In this workshop we will discuss how to create a safe, consistent learning environment for your child.
English and Spanish – Tuesday, April 20 @ 6pm
Learning & Growing
In this workshop we will discuss how to engage your child in instruction and support your child’s growth.
English and Spanish – Tuesday, April 20 @ 6pm
Community & Connection
In this workshop we will discuss how to help your child establish and support meaningful relationships.
English and Spanish – Tuesday, May 4 @ 6pm
To register for a course:
We hope to see you on Parent University!
DOE UPDATE: Meet the Citywide and Community Education Council Candidates!
Right now, parents are looking to represent their school community by serving on a Citywide or Community Education Council. 32 Community and 4 Citywide Education Councils (CCEC) work to represent all public school students.
The application window is over, and the voting window will start on May 1st and end on May 11th - but the Candidate Forums are happening now! Join a virtual forum to hear what the candidates have to say, or if you can’t make the forum for your district, watch a recording.
Check out the DOE’s CCEC Elections website, for updated information about Candidates, Candidate Forums, Recorded Candidate Forums and Campaign Guidelines.
You can register to attend the forms here.
Please continue to check the DOE's website for updated CCEC election information.
DOE UPDATE: Guidance on Virtual SLT/DLT Meetings and Parent Leader School VisitsThe DOE has issued guidance for Parent Leader School Visits and SLT/DLT virtual meetings, which was shared with Principals this week.
You can access both these documents below.
Parent Leader School Visit Guidance
SLT/DLT Virtual Meeting Guidance*
*CORRECTION: A link in this document references DOE guidance for videoconferencing that was published before May 6th, 2020. Since that date the DOE has allowed the use of ZOOM for video conferencing. We are working to update the guidance.
DOE UPDATE: PA/PTA TrainingsParent leadership is the cornerstone of public schools and their success. As autonomous and self-governing entities, PA/PTAs and Presidents’ Councils are essential partners with their schools, districts, and the NYC Department of Education overall. The department recognizes and actively supports involvement, engagement, empowerment, and partnership with ALL parents and families in NYC.
The Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) hosts monthly trainings to support PA/PTAs, Presidents’ Councils, and other parent leader structures. We look forward to sharing information, collaborating, and supporting our parent leaders and students. Please join us for our next training/webinar.
Spring Elections and Grievances (Spanish in-language training)Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021, 10:00 am
Our next training will focus on sharing with parent leaders an overview on the spring elections process, including the formation of nominating committees, and a clear guide on how to navigate the grievance process. This training will be entirely in Spanish.
Register for this training here, and share the flyer here:: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YlDcAUhxTmeqNIdha9dlGw
Call in number: 646-558-8656
Webinar ID: 886 4176 3731
Elecciones de primavera del PA/PTA y el proceso de quejas (en español)Fecha de sesión: 23 de marzo de 2021 Hora: 10 am
El liderazgo de los padres es la piedra angular de las escuelas públicas y de su éxito. Como organizaciones autónomas y de autogobierno, las Asociaciones de Padres (Parent Associations, PA), las Asociaciones de Padres y Maestros (Parent-Teacher Associations, PTA) y los Consejos de Presidentes son socios fundamentales de sus escuelas, sus distritos y el Departamento de Educación de la Ciudad de NuevaYork en general. El departamento reconoce y apoya activamente la participación, el compromiso, el empoderamiento y la colaboración con TODOS los padres y las familias de la Ciudad de Nueva York.
La División de Empoderamiento Familiar y Comunitario (Division of Family and Community Empowerment, FACE) organiza entrenamientos mensuales para apoyar alas PA/PTA, los Consejos de Presidentes y otras estructuras de padres líderes. Esperamos compartir información, colaborar y apoyar a nuestros padres líderes y estudiantes. Acompáñenos en nuestro próximo seminario web/entrenamiento.
Nuestro próximo entrenamiento se enfocará en compartir con los padres líderes un resumen del procedimiento de elecciones en la primavera que incluye información sobre como formar el comité de nominaciones para la candidatura y una guia coherente sobre las razones para proceder con un proceso de queja contra partes de unas elecciones. Este entrenamiento será enteramente en español.
Registre para la sesión aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YlDcAUhxTmeqNIdha9dlGw
Si desea unirse a la presentación por telefono, hazlo marcando el 646-558-8656.
Cuando lo indica el operador, marque el código: 886 4176 3731
PA/PTA Bylaws Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 10:00 am
This training will provide an overview of the PA/PTA Bylaws. Bylaws are the document that establishes and governs the day-to-day affairs of the PA/PTA. All PA/PTAs must have bylaws; bylaws cannot be suspended and should be amended periodically to reflect current PA/PTA needs and changes to the Chancellor Regulation A-660.
Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Mandarin and French. Please see registration link below and the interpretation lines.
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wxf28IinS1Wuc8tPameGeg
Interpretation lines:
Spanish Conference Line - Dial 347-966-4114 Pin: 372 148 163#
Mandarin Conference Line - Dial 347-966-4114 Pin: 781 406 966#
French Conference Line - Dial 347-966-4114 Pin: 770 915 500#
This information will also be uploaded to Parent University
The announcement comes hours after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed guidance on social distancing in classrooms.
Under new guidelines, students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms, as opposed to the former 6-foot standard.
The opt-in period begins next week and more information is expected in the coming days, Mayor de Blasio said.
Check the DOE website for constantly updated information or follow us on Twitter @NYCSchools.
DOE UPDATE: Chancellor Meisha Porter Completes her First Week as New York City’s Chancellor
Chancellor Porter hit the ground running this week, visiting schools and classrooms throughout the city. You can read her letter to families here.
DOE UPDATE: Spring into Parent University!
2 Great Series on Socioemotional Supports for Learning at Home
Creating a Successful Learning Environment at Home - Ramapo for Children
Join us for Creating a Successful Learning Environment at Home, a series of live, virtual courses where you will learn strategies and access tools that promote a successful learning environment for your children.
For more information about this 5-part series view the course information below or download these flyers in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
RAMAPO FOR CHILDREN
Title
Description
Dates, Times, Language
Self-Care for the Caregiver
In this workshop we will learn some practical tools for taking care of ourselves while at home, so that we can continue to be effective caregivers for our children.
Spanish – Tuesday, March 23 @ 6pm
Chinese - Wednesday, March 24 @ 6pm
English – Thursday, March 25 @ 6pm
Energizers and Calming for the Whole Family
In this workshop we will practice some fun, practical ways to move our bodies while at home, from energetic movement to deep breathing and relaxing yoga poses.
English – Tuesday, March 30 @ 6pm
Chinese – Wednesday, March 31 @ 6pm
Spanish – Thursday, April 1 @ 6pm
Building Relationships: Connecting While at Home
Being at home can be challenging. In this workshop we will identify specific tools for connecting with our children in a fun, unpressured way.
Spanish – Wednesday, April 7 @ 6pm
English – Thursday, April 8 @ 6pm
Creating Structure and Routines While at Home
In this workshop we will learn tools for creating structure at home, from online schooling to planning for downtime, completing chores, and practicing life skills.
Chinese – Wednesday, April 7 @ 6pm
English – Tuesday, April 13 @ 6pm
Spanish – Thursday, April 15 @ 6pm
Coping with Conflict While at Home
In this workshop we will discuss our triggers and challenges of being at home and learn tools for managing overwhelming feelings.
Spanish – Tuesday, May 11 @ 6pm
English – Wednesday, May 12 @ 6pm
Making Learning Work - Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership
Join us for a series of live, virtual courses called Making Learning Work and learn how to support your child and finish the school year strong! In these courses, celebrate the ways you are already supporting your child.
Also, access a user-friendly family guide full of practical resources, tools, and tips to help your child learn at home and school and build and sustain meaningful relationships.
For more information about this 3-part series view the course information below or download these flyers in English and Spanish.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR PUBLIC RESEARCH AND LEADERSHIPTitle
Description
Dates, Times, Language
Setup & Routines
In this workshop we will discuss how to create a safe, consistent learning environment for your child.
English and Spanish – Tuesday, April 20 @ 6pm
Learning & Growing
In this workshop we will discuss how to engage your child in instruction and support your child’s growth.
English and Spanish – Tuesday, April 20 @ 6pm
Community & Connection
In this workshop we will discuss how to help your child establish and support meaningful relationships.
English and Spanish – Tuesday, May 4 @ 6pm
To register for a course:
- Visit parentu.schools.nyc
- Sign in with your NYC Schools Account or create a new account
- Choose a course from the Course Catalog tab
- Click Enroll
- Check your email for confirmation!
We hope to see you on Parent University!
DOE UPDATE: Meet the Citywide and Community Education Council Candidates!
Right now, parents are looking to represent their school community by serving on a Citywide or Community Education Council. 32 Community and 4 Citywide Education Councils (CCEC) work to represent all public school students.
The application window is over, and the voting window will start on May 1st and end on May 11th - but the Candidate Forums are happening now! Join a virtual forum to hear what the candidates have to say, or if you can’t make the forum for your district, watch a recording.
Check out the DOE’s CCEC Elections website, for updated information about Candidates, Candidate Forums, Recorded Candidate Forums and Campaign Guidelines.
You can register to attend the forms here.
Please continue to check the DOE's website for updated CCEC election information.
DOE UPDATE: Guidance on Virtual SLT/DLT Meetings and Parent Leader School VisitsThe DOE has issued guidance for Parent Leader School Visits and SLT/DLT virtual meetings, which was shared with Principals this week.
You can access both these documents below.
Parent Leader School Visit Guidance
SLT/DLT Virtual Meeting Guidance*
*CORRECTION: A link in this document references DOE guidance for videoconferencing that was published before May 6th, 2020. Since that date the DOE has allowed the use of ZOOM for video conferencing. We are working to update the guidance.
DOE UPDATE: PA/PTA TrainingsParent leadership is the cornerstone of public schools and their success. As autonomous and self-governing entities, PA/PTAs and Presidents’ Councils are essential partners with their schools, districts, and the NYC Department of Education overall. The department recognizes and actively supports involvement, engagement, empowerment, and partnership with ALL parents and families in NYC.
The Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) hosts monthly trainings to support PA/PTAs, Presidents’ Councils, and other parent leader structures. We look forward to sharing information, collaborating, and supporting our parent leaders and students. Please join us for our next training/webinar.
Spring Elections and Grievances (Spanish in-language training)Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021, 10:00 am
Our next training will focus on sharing with parent leaders an overview on the spring elections process, including the formation of nominating committees, and a clear guide on how to navigate the grievance process. This training will be entirely in Spanish.
Register for this training here, and share the flyer here:: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YlDcAUhxTmeqNIdha9dlGw
Call in number: 646-558-8656
Webinar ID: 886 4176 3731
Elecciones de primavera del PA/PTA y el proceso de quejas (en español)Fecha de sesión: 23 de marzo de 2021 Hora: 10 am
El liderazgo de los padres es la piedra angular de las escuelas públicas y de su éxito. Como organizaciones autónomas y de autogobierno, las Asociaciones de Padres (Parent Associations, PA), las Asociaciones de Padres y Maestros (Parent-Teacher Associations, PTA) y los Consejos de Presidentes son socios fundamentales de sus escuelas, sus distritos y el Departamento de Educación de la Ciudad de NuevaYork en general. El departamento reconoce y apoya activamente la participación, el compromiso, el empoderamiento y la colaboración con TODOS los padres y las familias de la Ciudad de Nueva York.
La División de Empoderamiento Familiar y Comunitario (Division of Family and Community Empowerment, FACE) organiza entrenamientos mensuales para apoyar alas PA/PTA, los Consejos de Presidentes y otras estructuras de padres líderes. Esperamos compartir información, colaborar y apoyar a nuestros padres líderes y estudiantes. Acompáñenos en nuestro próximo seminario web/entrenamiento.
Nuestro próximo entrenamiento se enfocará en compartir con los padres líderes un resumen del procedimiento de elecciones en la primavera que incluye información sobre como formar el comité de nominaciones para la candidatura y una guia coherente sobre las razones para proceder con un proceso de queja contra partes de unas elecciones. Este entrenamiento será enteramente en español.
Registre para la sesión aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YlDcAUhxTmeqNIdha9dlGw
Si desea unirse a la presentación por telefono, hazlo marcando el 646-558-8656.
Cuando lo indica el operador, marque el código: 886 4176 3731
PA/PTA Bylaws Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 10:00 am
This training will provide an overview of the PA/PTA Bylaws. Bylaws are the document that establishes and governs the day-to-day affairs of the PA/PTA. All PA/PTAs must have bylaws; bylaws cannot be suspended and should be amended periodically to reflect current PA/PTA needs and changes to the Chancellor Regulation A-660.
Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Mandarin and French. Please see registration link below and the interpretation lines.
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wxf28IinS1Wuc8tPameGeg
Interpretation lines:
Spanish Conference Line - Dial 347-966-4114 Pin: 372 148 163#
Mandarin Conference Line - Dial 347-966-4114 Pin: 781 406 966#
French Conference Line - Dial 347-966-4114 Pin: 770 915 500#
This information will also be uploaded to Parent University
SUMMER CAMP IS UPON US - SEE FLYR BELOW FOR DETAILS!
EVENT: Parent University *NEW FEATURES*
Parent University (parentu.schools.nyc) is a course registration and management system where NYC families can find free trainings on a wide range of topics. Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood, and seeks to educate and empower them as partners and advocates through free courses, resources, events, and activities.
We currently offer 275+ pre-recorded, on-demand, and live, web-based courses and they cover a wide range of categories including:
For more information, including flyers in different languages, please visit the Office of Family and Community Empowerment page on the DOE website.
To get started, watch this short video tutorial and learn how to create an account. Then, go to parentu.schools.nyc to log in and enroll in one of our upcoming NEW live, web-based courses!
Or check out one of our NEW pre-recorded, on-demand courses!
We also offer links to 65 websites on our Resources Tab.
Celebrate Black History Month by enrolling in one of our NEW Arts courses, too.
Finally, beginning Wednesday, March 3, public schools across the five boroughs will host this year’s third round of Parent Teacher Conferences. If you need help with the technology, Parent University offers free courses on how to use such platforms as Microsoft and Google. Visit the Remote Learning and Technology category for more information.
We hope to see you on Parent University!
EVENT: FACE Training for PAs and PTAs
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, 10:00 am
Topic: PA/PTA Bylaws, an overview of the PA/PTA Bylaws. Bylaws are a set of rules adopted by members of the association. These rules govern the day-to-day affairs of the PA/PTA.
Register here
EVENT: Get Ready for Weekend Wellness: Self-Care for Communities and Families!
Saturday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Office of School Wellness Programs is partnering with Hip Hop Public Health to host a a free, three-part, monthly Saturday morning event series, "Weekend Wellness: Self-Care for Communities and Families"
Spread the word to families and caregivers in your school communities and encourage them to join us for these Saturday-morning events from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Schedule:
February 27: "Community Immunity": Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance
March 20: Mental health and physical activity
April 24: Racism and the connection to health/stress
Register for the February 27 event and to receive series updates here.
EVENT: Beyond Access
Our third session on Literacy, How to Help Children Develop Oral Language at Home, is on 3/9/21 at 7:30. The presenter, Lavinia Mancuso, Everyone Reading, will share information on the following:
The importance of talking in the home language if that is the stronger language.
The perils of texting
Opportunities for conversation
Tongue twisters and nursery rhymes
Storytelling Using read alouds to develop vocabulary and knowledge
Tips on book selection and techniques for reading aloud
The Beyond Access webpage has been updated so families can find and register for sessions more easily. You'll also see a number of new upcoming sessions on Inclusive Preschool Options and Transitioning from EI to Preschool in both Spanish and English.
EVENT: Free Online Kids Cooking Classes
Common Threads Cooking for Life is offering free virtual on demand nutrition lessons for elementary school students across the country. Learn more and register here.
EVENT: INCLUDEnyc Online Events
INCLUDEnyc provides training and information for young people with any disability (age 0-26) in New York City, their families, and the professionals who support them.
For more information about INCLUDEnyc’s online events, please visit their website here.
Parent University (parentu.schools.nyc) is a course registration and management system where NYC families can find free trainings on a wide range of topics. Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood, and seeks to educate and empower them as partners and advocates through free courses, resources, events, and activities.
We currently offer 275+ pre-recorded, on-demand, and live, web-based courses and they cover a wide range of categories including:
- Adult and Continuing Education
- Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Enrollment
- For Parents, By Parents – NEW Category!
- Fitness
- Health and Wellness
- Multilingual Learners
- Parent Leadership
- Remote Learning and Technology
- School Buildings and Operations
- Special Education
For more information, including flyers in different languages, please visit the Office of Family and Community Empowerment page on the DOE website.
To get started, watch this short video tutorial and learn how to create an account. Then, go to parentu.schools.nyc to log in and enroll in one of our upcoming NEW live, web-based courses!
- Self-Care: Mindfulness, Breathing, & Chair Yoga – EVERY Tuesday @ 10am
- Tobacco, E-cigarette & Alternative Product Use - RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, 3/17 @ 9:30am
Or check out one of our NEW pre-recorded, on-demand courses!
- How to Apply for the 2021 CCEC Elections – Now available in ASL, Arabic and French
- Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
- Supporting K-2 Literacy at Home: Oral Language
- Supporting K-2 Literacy at Home: Phonics
- Supporting K-2 Literacy at Home: Fluency
- Supporting K-2 Literacy at Home: Vocabulary
- Supporting K-2 Literacy at Home: Comprehension
- Supporting K-2 Literacy at Home: Writing
We also offer links to 65 websites on our Resources Tab.
Celebrate Black History Month by enrolling in one of our NEW Arts courses, too.
Finally, beginning Wednesday, March 3, public schools across the five boroughs will host this year’s third round of Parent Teacher Conferences. If you need help with the technology, Parent University offers free courses on how to use such platforms as Microsoft and Google. Visit the Remote Learning and Technology category for more information.
We hope to see you on Parent University!
EVENT: FACE Training for PAs and PTAs
Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, 10:00 am
Topic: PA/PTA Bylaws, an overview of the PA/PTA Bylaws. Bylaws are a set of rules adopted by members of the association. These rules govern the day-to-day affairs of the PA/PTA.
Register here
EVENT: Get Ready for Weekend Wellness: Self-Care for Communities and Families!
Saturday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Office of School Wellness Programs is partnering with Hip Hop Public Health to host a a free, three-part, monthly Saturday morning event series, "Weekend Wellness: Self-Care for Communities and Families"
Spread the word to families and caregivers in your school communities and encourage them to join us for these Saturday-morning events from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Schedule:
February 27: "Community Immunity": Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance
March 20: Mental health and physical activity
April 24: Racism and the connection to health/stress
Register for the February 27 event and to receive series updates here.
EVENT: Beyond Access
Our third session on Literacy, How to Help Children Develop Oral Language at Home, is on 3/9/21 at 7:30. The presenter, Lavinia Mancuso, Everyone Reading, will share information on the following:
The importance of talking in the home language if that is the stronger language.
The perils of texting
Opportunities for conversation
Tongue twisters and nursery rhymes
Storytelling Using read alouds to develop vocabulary and knowledge
Tips on book selection and techniques for reading aloud
The Beyond Access webpage has been updated so families can find and register for sessions more easily. You'll also see a number of new upcoming sessions on Inclusive Preschool Options and Transitioning from EI to Preschool in both Spanish and English.
EVENT: Free Online Kids Cooking Classes
Common Threads Cooking for Life is offering free virtual on demand nutrition lessons for elementary school students across the country. Learn more and register here.
EVENT: INCLUDEnyc Online Events
INCLUDEnyc provides training and information for young people with any disability (age 0-26) in New York City, their families, and the professionals who support them.
For more information about INCLUDEnyc’s online events, please visit their website here.
RESOURCES: COVID-19 Mask to the Max – Health Department Updates Mask GuidanceThe Health Department issued updated guidance on face coverings (PDF), one of the most critical tools to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The guidance recommends people over the age of two-years-old wear snug fitting masks with two or three layers of material to better prevent unfiltered air from passing through. (Click here for more information).
Guidance on Coronavirus Resources and Warnings about Consumer ScamsAs New York continues to experience an outbreak of COVID-19, it is imperative that individuals are prepared and informed during this time. In addition to health information, New Yorkers must know about their rights, the resources available to them, and be mindful about potential consumer scams related to COVID-19.
You can find more information on resources, rights, and potential scams from the link below:
Guidance on Coronavirus Resources and Warnings about Consumer Scams | New York State Attorney General (ny.gov)
https://oig.hhs.gov/coronavirus/fraud-alert-covid19.asp
Additional COVID-19 Resources
The Health Story Collaborative has curated a comprehensive collection of resources forCoping with COVID-19
RESOURCES: Tobacco Policy and Programs
From our colleagues of the Tobacco Policy and Programs, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NEW Smoking, Vaping, and COVID-19 Fact SheetThe new Smoking, Vaping, and COVID-19 Fact sheet can be found on the NYC Quitswebpage (in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese and Russian). It contains information about the risks of smoking and vaping related to COVID-19, as well as resources to help people quit.
For timely COVID-19 information, visit the NYC Health Department’s COVID-19 webpage.
DOE Parent University Training on March 17th On Wednesday, March 17th, from 9:30-10:30am, FACE and the Department of Health will offer a training for parents on Parent University. The webinar will cover how parents and families can help prevent smoking, vaping, and alternative product (hookah, cannabis) use.
Register here.
New 2019 Local Smoking DataThe City reached its Take Care New York 2020 smoking target of less than 12%. Results from the 2019 Community Health Survey show a NYC adult smoking prevalence of 11.9%, a decrease from 14.3% in 2015 and 21.5% in 2002.
While these improvements are impressive, troubling inequities persist.
Sharing Smoking Resources for Heart Month February is Heart Month. Help friends, family, clients, and community members to quit smoking. Quitting smoking will reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. There are many useful resources available on the NYC Quits webpage in multiple languages. All can be ordered from 311 in multiple languages. Resources available include:
Events and Trainings for PCs, FLCs, FSCs and FACEFree Family Engagement Curriculum - Ready4K - March & April Webinar Dates
Ready4K is an evidenced-based family engagement curriculum shown to increase student growth by two months. The curriculum empowers families by texting them simple, achievable ways to incorporate learning into everyday moments. Families can get messages in Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, or Vietnamese. We have also incorporated messages linking families to NYC resources like food and health services. Ready4K comes at no cost to your families or your program.
To sign up your families, register here for March and April 2021 Ready4K Onboarding Sessions. Select the date and time that best fits your schedule from the drop down menu.
Watch Party Wednesdays The Watch Party is a time together to connect, inspire and grow in a virtual community. Brought to you by FACE's Parent Empowerment Team, Watch Parties will feature DOE central teams, community-based organizations, and other partners. Parent Coordinators' best practices will be spotlighted and celebrated. Stay tuned for topics such as Social Emotional Wellness, current DOE policies, and much more
Come as a district with your district/ school swag and show us your pride throughout the series. The full schedule can be found here - please save the dates on your DOE calendar. We will announce the topics weekly in the end of the week wrap-up email.
Watch Party Wednesday, March 10, 2021
NYC DOE Office of School Health
Topic: Advancing Equity
During the Watch Party, we will have conversations about Race and its Impact on the Mental Health of Students of Color. This discussion will focus on racial disparities, bias, and systems of oppression that impact student's ability to thrive.
Register in advance for this webinar:
Watch Party March 10/ Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Digital Professional Development Fri-Yay! Friday, March 6 , 2021 10:00am- 11:15am
Zoom Link: Launch Meeting - Zoom
FACE TECH Tuesday Coffee Talk If you have a question for DIIT, you don’t want to miss this conversation on March 23 from 2- 3pm. Check out the link for more:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pNygdJXHLbdNpIMWy2yoC9tGpnP4kcVf/view?usp=sharing
Parent Coordinator Team Channel Don't forget to check out the parent coordinator Microsoft Team Channel for the latest updates and PD topics
Click on the link to joinhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a8422c48aac4f4d2fa0e15266bd454583%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=e9990706-e216-4d58-bcd7-8219210f38d0&tenantId=18492cb7-ef45-4561-8571-0c42e5f7ac07
Spanish Language Trainings on Ranked-Choice VotingThe NALEO Education Fund is working with the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) to offer Spanish Language trainings for community residents on Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV). RCV is the new method by which New Yorkers will vote in primary and special elections for Mayor, City Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough Presidents and Members of the City Council starting this year.
Click here to get more information on how to set up one of these trainings.
Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Family Engagement Workshops for Family Facing Staff The DOE, in partnership with the NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools has begun hosting a series of workshops to provide guidance on CRSE, relationship building, advocacy and immigrant justice for family facing staff.
The next session titled "Building Trusting Relationships Across Culture and Language" will be held on Thursday, March 18 from 2 to 3:30 PM. This workshop will focus on deepening understanding of school populations, one-on-one relationship building and building community partnerships. Please share theregistration link with your family facing staff.
There will also be a repeat of the first session titled "CRSE Family Engagement 101" on Tuesday, February 23 from 9:30 to 11 AM. This workshop is designed for staff who work with families and will support their learning and capacity building as they work to support our culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse families.
Guidance on Coronavirus Resources and Warnings about Consumer ScamsAs New York continues to experience an outbreak of COVID-19, it is imperative that individuals are prepared and informed during this time. In addition to health information, New Yorkers must know about their rights, the resources available to them, and be mindful about potential consumer scams related to COVID-19.
You can find more information on resources, rights, and potential scams from the link below:
Guidance on Coronavirus Resources and Warnings about Consumer Scams | New York State Attorney General (ny.gov)
https://oig.hhs.gov/coronavirus/fraud-alert-covid19.asp
Additional COVID-19 Resources
The Health Story Collaborative has curated a comprehensive collection of resources forCoping with COVID-19
RESOURCES: Tobacco Policy and Programs
From our colleagues of the Tobacco Policy and Programs, Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NEW Smoking, Vaping, and COVID-19 Fact SheetThe new Smoking, Vaping, and COVID-19 Fact sheet can be found on the NYC Quitswebpage (in Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese and Russian). It contains information about the risks of smoking and vaping related to COVID-19, as well as resources to help people quit.
For timely COVID-19 information, visit the NYC Health Department’s COVID-19 webpage.
DOE Parent University Training on March 17th On Wednesday, March 17th, from 9:30-10:30am, FACE and the Department of Health will offer a training for parents on Parent University. The webinar will cover how parents and families can help prevent smoking, vaping, and alternative product (hookah, cannabis) use.
Register here.
New 2019 Local Smoking DataThe City reached its Take Care New York 2020 smoking target of less than 12%. Results from the 2019 Community Health Survey show a NYC adult smoking prevalence of 11.9%, a decrease from 14.3% in 2015 and 21.5% in 2002.
While these improvements are impressive, troubling inequities persist.
- In 2019, adults with less than a high school education were twice as likely to smoke as those with a college degree (15.6% vs. 7.4%).
- Men were more likely to smoke than women (14.7% vs. 9.3%).
- Smoking was also particularly high among adults with serious psychological distress (SPD), compared to adults without SPD (26.7% vs. 11.0%)
Sharing Smoking Resources for Heart Month February is Heart Month. Help friends, family, clients, and community members to quit smoking. Quitting smoking will reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. There are many useful resources available on the NYC Quits webpage in multiple languages. All can be ordered from 311 in multiple languages. Resources available include:
- Still Smoking? Brochure (benefits of and tips for quitting)
- Quit to Save Brochure (reviews the costs of smoking and tips for quitting)
- Guide to Smoking and Vaping Cessation Programs (list of free or low-cost cessation programs by borough)
Events and Trainings for PCs, FLCs, FSCs and FACEFree Family Engagement Curriculum - Ready4K - March & April Webinar Dates
Ready4K is an evidenced-based family engagement curriculum shown to increase student growth by two months. The curriculum empowers families by texting them simple, achievable ways to incorporate learning into everyday moments. Families can get messages in Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, or Vietnamese. We have also incorporated messages linking families to NYC resources like food and health services. Ready4K comes at no cost to your families or your program.
To sign up your families, register here for March and April 2021 Ready4K Onboarding Sessions. Select the date and time that best fits your schedule from the drop down menu.
Watch Party Wednesdays The Watch Party is a time together to connect, inspire and grow in a virtual community. Brought to you by FACE's Parent Empowerment Team, Watch Parties will feature DOE central teams, community-based organizations, and other partners. Parent Coordinators' best practices will be spotlighted and celebrated. Stay tuned for topics such as Social Emotional Wellness, current DOE policies, and much more
Come as a district with your district/ school swag and show us your pride throughout the series. The full schedule can be found here - please save the dates on your DOE calendar. We will announce the topics weekly in the end of the week wrap-up email.
Watch Party Wednesday, March 10, 2021
NYC DOE Office of School Health
Topic: Advancing Equity
During the Watch Party, we will have conversations about Race and its Impact on the Mental Health of Students of Color. This discussion will focus on racial disparities, bias, and systems of oppression that impact student's ability to thrive.
Register in advance for this webinar:
Watch Party March 10/ Register Here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Digital Professional Development Fri-Yay! Friday, March 6 , 2021 10:00am- 11:15am
Zoom Link: Launch Meeting - Zoom
FACE TECH Tuesday Coffee Talk If you have a question for DIIT, you don’t want to miss this conversation on March 23 from 2- 3pm. Check out the link for more:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pNygdJXHLbdNpIMWy2yoC9tGpnP4kcVf/view?usp=sharing
Parent Coordinator Team Channel Don't forget to check out the parent coordinator Microsoft Team Channel for the latest updates and PD topics
Click on the link to joinhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a8422c48aac4f4d2fa0e15266bd454583%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=e9990706-e216-4d58-bcd7-8219210f38d0&tenantId=18492cb7-ef45-4561-8571-0c42e5f7ac07
Spanish Language Trainings on Ranked-Choice VotingThe NALEO Education Fund is working with the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) to offer Spanish Language trainings for community residents on Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV). RCV is the new method by which New Yorkers will vote in primary and special elections for Mayor, City Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough Presidents and Members of the City Council starting this year.
Click here to get more information on how to set up one of these trainings.
Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Family Engagement Workshops for Family Facing Staff The DOE, in partnership with the NYU Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools has begun hosting a series of workshops to provide guidance on CRSE, relationship building, advocacy and immigrant justice for family facing staff.
The next session titled "Building Trusting Relationships Across Culture and Language" will be held on Thursday, March 18 from 2 to 3:30 PM. This workshop will focus on deepening understanding of school populations, one-on-one relationship building and building community partnerships. Please share theregistration link with your family facing staff.
There will also be a repeat of the first session titled "CRSE Family Engagement 101" on Tuesday, February 23 from 9:30 to 11 AM. This workshop is designed for staff who work with families and will support their learning and capacity building as they work to support our culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse families.
DOE UPDATE: The Deadline to APPLY for a Citywide or Community Education Council has Been Extended!The deadline to apply for a seat on an Education Council has been extended to 11:59 pm, March 4.
Apply now for a seat on a Community or Citywide Education Council!
All you need to do is visit https://mystudent.nyc/ and log into your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) or sign up for one. Once you have a NYCSA with all your children attending DOE schools linked, the application will automatically determine which council(s) you are eligible for--all you need to do is choose which one(s) you wish to run for.
The pre-filled information in the application comes through NYCSA from data entered by your school. If you see mistakes, such as your spouse's name instead of yours, you will need to contact the school to correct them. Please make sure that you have received an account creation code that is separate from your spouse's--you must apply using your own separate account.
DOE UPDATE: Pre-K Applications Are OpenThe pre-K application opened on February 24, 2021; the deadline to apply is April 7.During the application period, you can apply online or by phone. Here's what you can do now:
DOE UPDATE: High School Application Deadline Monday March 1st
The high school application deadline for students entering high school in fall 2021 has been extended to Monday, March 1! You can apply to 12 programs with your personalized application. For more information, check out the DOE’s website about the high school application process here.
DOE UPDATE: Parent Teacher Conferences Start Next Week
Beginning Wednesday, March 3, public schools across the five boroughs will host this year’s third round of Parent Teacher Conferences remotely.
Parent teacher conferences provide families with great opportunities to talk with teachers about what their children are experiencing and learning in school. These short meetings also give parents and teachers the chance to discuss how to support student learning outside of the classroom.
We encourage you to use this time to focus on any challenges or concerns your child might be facing in school as we approach the final months of the school year.
Here is the schedule for the spring conferences:
March 3: Elementary and K–8 schools, 6–9 p.m.
March 4: Elementary and K–9 schools, 1–5 p.m.
March 10: Middle schools and D75 schools and programs, 6–9 p.m.
March 11: Middle schools and D75 schools and programs, 1–6 p.m.
March 18: High schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools, 6–9 p.m.
March 19: High schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools, 1–6 p.m.
Please note:
These dates and times may vary by school and grade level. We recommend reaching out to your child's teachers or your school's administration to confirm your school's
conference dates and times this month.
Students attending schools with afternoon conference hours will be dismissed three hours early.
For tips on how to make the most of Parent Teacher Conferences, visithttps://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/parent-teacher-conferences or the DOE’s official blog, The Morning Bell.
If you need help with the technology, here’s a Resource Guide to using Microsoft Teams.
Additionally, Parent University offers free courses on how to use such platforms as Microsoft Teams, Translator, and its accessibility tools to participate in Parent Teacher Conferences. There, you can also find Google videos on such topics as how to access Google Meet from a Calendar invite, how to translate captions and the chat in Google Meet, and how to understand the guardian email summary from Google Classroom. Visit Parent University at parentu.schools.nyc for more.
Apply now for a seat on a Community or Citywide Education Council!
All you need to do is visit https://mystudent.nyc/ and log into your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) or sign up for one. Once you have a NYCSA with all your children attending DOE schools linked, the application will automatically determine which council(s) you are eligible for--all you need to do is choose which one(s) you wish to run for.
The pre-filled information in the application comes through NYCSA from data entered by your school. If you see mistakes, such as your spouse's name instead of yours, you will need to contact the school to correct them. Please make sure that you have received an account creation code that is separate from your spouse's--you must apply using your own separate account.
DOE UPDATE: Pre-K Applications Are OpenThe pre-K application opened on February 24, 2021; the deadline to apply is April 7.During the application period, you can apply online or by phone. Here's what you can do now:
- Sign up for the pre-K admissions email list .
- Learn how to apply and how pre-K offers are made on this page. Missed the virtual Elementary Admissions Events? A recording from one of DOE's January sessions will be available soon, with captions in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Korean, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Russian and Urdu.
- Throughout the admissions process, you'll use MySchools.nyc to learn about pre-K programs, apply, get your offer, and learn about waitlists.
- Before the application opens you can
- Set up your MySchools account.
- Start exploring pre-K program options in MySchools' online, searchable, preK directory.
- Set up your MySchools account.
DOE UPDATE: High School Application Deadline Monday March 1st
The high school application deadline for students entering high school in fall 2021 has been extended to Monday, March 1! You can apply to 12 programs with your personalized application. For more information, check out the DOE’s website about the high school application process here.
DOE UPDATE: Parent Teacher Conferences Start Next Week
Beginning Wednesday, March 3, public schools across the five boroughs will host this year’s third round of Parent Teacher Conferences remotely.
Parent teacher conferences provide families with great opportunities to talk with teachers about what their children are experiencing and learning in school. These short meetings also give parents and teachers the chance to discuss how to support student learning outside of the classroom.
We encourage you to use this time to focus on any challenges or concerns your child might be facing in school as we approach the final months of the school year.
Here is the schedule for the spring conferences:
March 3: Elementary and K–8 schools, 6–9 p.m.
March 4: Elementary and K–9 schools, 1–5 p.m.
March 10: Middle schools and D75 schools and programs, 6–9 p.m.
March 11: Middle schools and D75 schools and programs, 1–6 p.m.
March 18: High schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools, 6–9 p.m.
March 19: High schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools, 1–6 p.m.
Please note:
These dates and times may vary by school and grade level. We recommend reaching out to your child's teachers or your school's administration to confirm your school's
conference dates and times this month.
Students attending schools with afternoon conference hours will be dismissed three hours early.
For tips on how to make the most of Parent Teacher Conferences, visithttps://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/parent-teacher-conferences or the DOE’s official blog, The Morning Bell.
If you need help with the technology, here’s a Resource Guide to using Microsoft Teams.
Additionally, Parent University offers free courses on how to use such platforms as Microsoft Teams, Translator, and its accessibility tools to participate in Parent Teacher Conferences. There, you can also find Google videos on such topics as how to access Google Meet from a Calendar invite, how to translate captions and the chat in Google Meet, and how to understand the guardian email summary from Google Classroom. Visit Parent University at parentu.schools.nyc for more.
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Coping During COVID-19
Our partners at the Child Mind Institute are offering a series of free workshops. Interested caregivers can learn more about the workshops and register here.
Managing Grief and Loss - Monday, 12/14 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Mindful Parenting - Monday, 12/14 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST
Is My Child Going to Be Okay? - Wednesday, 12/16 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Managing Intense Emotions - Wednesday, 12/16 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST
For additional resources, please visit the Child Mind Institute’s website at: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/.
Our partners at the Child Mind Institute are offering a series of free workshops. Interested caregivers can learn more about the workshops and register here.
Managing Grief and Loss - Monday, 12/14 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Mindful Parenting - Monday, 12/14 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST
Is My Child Going to Be Okay? - Wednesday, 12/16 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Managing Intense Emotions - Wednesday, 12/16 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST
For additional resources, please visit the Child Mind Institute’s website at: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/.
Sign up your child for Saturday classes!
Together, the UFT and the educators we represent support New York City public school students as they learn, grow and achieve. In response to the challenges that families are facing, we're offering free Saturday enrichment classes for students of all grades this December.
These 90-minute virtual classes, held over three consecutive Saturdays, will be engaging, creative and fun. They're designed to reinforce the skills your children are learning during the week and help boost their academic progress in this difficult school year.
Register now
This program has something for every age group. Your child might attend a virtual field trip, run a science experiment, learn computer gaming or engage in the dramatic arts.
All the classes are developed and presented by education experts at the UFT Teacher Center, who offer top-tier professional development for our members.
Here are the details:
· The three-part program runs Dec. 5, 12 and 19.
· You can register your child for the 9:30 a.m. sessions or the 11:15 a.m. sessions.
· These enrichment classes are separated into six age groups: 3K to pre-K, pre-K to kindergarten, kindergarten to grade 1, grades 2-3, grades 4-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so register soon. When you register, if you have a question or a concern, please click on the tab that says, "Ask a Question," and submit it.
We hope your children will be able to join us!
Sincerely,
Nicholas Cruz, UFT Director of Community and Parent Outreach
Michael Mulgrew, UFT President
Together, the UFT and the educators we represent support New York City public school students as they learn, grow and achieve. In response to the challenges that families are facing, we're offering free Saturday enrichment classes for students of all grades this December.
These 90-minute virtual classes, held over three consecutive Saturdays, will be engaging, creative and fun. They're designed to reinforce the skills your children are learning during the week and help boost their academic progress in this difficult school year.
Register now
This program has something for every age group. Your child might attend a virtual field trip, run a science experiment, learn computer gaming or engage in the dramatic arts.
All the classes are developed and presented by education experts at the UFT Teacher Center, who offer top-tier professional development for our members.
Here are the details:
· The three-part program runs Dec. 5, 12 and 19.
· You can register your child for the 9:30 a.m. sessions or the 11:15 a.m. sessions.
· These enrichment classes are separated into six age groups: 3K to pre-K, pre-K to kindergarten, kindergarten to grade 1, grades 2-3, grades 4-5, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so register soon. When you register, if you have a question or a concern, please click on the tab that says, "Ask a Question," and submit it.
We hope your children will be able to join us!
Sincerely,
Nicholas Cruz, UFT Director of Community and Parent Outreach
Michael Mulgrew, UFT President
Hotspot Devices Available for Students
Without Internet Access
The DOE has a limited number of donated hotspot devices for schools to distribute to students who reside in NYCHA housing, shelters, or who do not have internet at home. Each device is equipped with 30GB of monthly data, with a two-year service plan. Each hotspot can connect up to eight devices.
Similar to the process for distributing DOE-issued iPads, schools are asked to identify and enter the number of hotspot devices they will need for their school community in the Remote Learning Device (RLD) report by November 21.
Once the student needs have been identified, the DOE will follow up with schools with further instructions. Please note that high school students who live in NYCHA housing, shelters, or who do not have internet at home are being prioritized.
If there are additional devices, the DOE will prioritize middle school students, followed by elementary school students, until all hotspot devices are distributed.
For more information on distributing hotspot devices, see the Hotspot Requests InfoHub page. For questions, email schooldevices@schools.nyc.gov, with “Hotspot Question” in the subject line.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, SCHOOLS WILL GO FULL REMOTE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
PLEASE VIEW PARENT COMMUNICATION BELOW.
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES!
This is another invitation for you and your families to register and attend our Virtual Open House sessions from CIMS- Collegiate Institute for Math & Science.
Your families can register for our upcoming virtual open house sessions.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/gyaB3hntNo9DW1YAA
CIMS Open House Registration (X29J/X29K)
Greetings Students, Parents/Guardians, Welcome to CIMS! CIMS admission profile includes Please complete the following questions so we can send you the Zoom information for our upcoming Open House Sessions: November 12th (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm November 21st (Saturday) @ 10:00 am November 24th (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm December 5th (Saturday) @ 10:00 am December 10th (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm December 19th (Saturday) @ 10:00 am December 22nd (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87903463492?pwd=am5takhjNmhGY1gvMm02L2h4a2cwQT09 zoom Meeting ID: 879 0346 3492 Passcode: 525366 call in: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Thank you.
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I am sending you a special reminder about Open House information sessions on the following dates and times-
November 12th (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm
November 21st (Saturday) @ 10:00 am
November 24th (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm
December 5th (Saturday) @ 10:00 am
December 10th (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm
December 19th (Saturday) @ 10:00 am
December 22nd (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87903463492?pwd=am5takhjNmhGY1gvMm02L2h4a2cwQT09
zoom Meeting ID: 879 0346 3492
Passcode: 525366
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Families are encouraged to ATTEND ONLY 1 SESSION. You are welcome to forward this flyer to other families who are interested in our school.
Please disseminate this flyer at your convenience, including families who are planning to list us as one of their prospective high schools.
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you at one of our open house information sessions.
Your families can register for our upcoming virtual open house sessions.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/gyaB3hntNo9DW1YAA
CIMS Open House Registration (X29J/X29K)
Greetings Students, Parents/Guardians, Welcome to CIMS! CIMS admission profile includes Please complete the following questions so we can send you the Zoom information for our upcoming Open House Sessions: November 12th (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm November 21st (Saturday) @ 10:00 am November 24th (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm December 5th (Saturday) @ 10:00 am December 10th (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm December 19th (Saturday) @ 10:00 am December 22nd (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87903463492?pwd=am5takhjNmhGY1gvMm02L2h4a2cwQT09 zoom Meeting ID: 879 0346 3492 Passcode: 525366 call in: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) Thank you.
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I am sending you a special reminder about Open House information sessions on the following dates and times-
November 12th (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm
November 21st (Saturday) @ 10:00 am
November 24th (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm
December 5th (Saturday) @ 10:00 am
December 10th (Thursday) @ 6:00 pm
December 19th (Saturday) @ 10:00 am
December 22nd (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87903463492?pwd=am5takhjNmhGY1gvMm02L2h4a2cwQT09
zoom Meeting ID: 879 0346 3492
Passcode: 525366
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Families are encouraged to ATTEND ONLY 1 SESSION. You are welcome to forward this flyer to other families who are interested in our school.
Please disseminate this flyer at your convenience, including families who are planning to list us as one of their prospective high schools.
Thank you. We look forward to seeing you at one of our open house information sessions.
NYC CTE VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL FAIRS
November is Family Empowerment Month
While 2020 has been a whirlwind of uncertainty, one unwavering constant has been our collective dedication to building effective partnerships with our parents and families of New York's 1.1 million students.
Family Empowerment Month is an opportunity to recognize the importance of school, home and community partnerships, now even more crucial in these times. Family Empowerment Month is collection of activities and events celebrating and supporting families. We invite you, our colleagues and partners in this work, to join us this month and year in celebrating and supporting our families.
Save the Date
ÿ D75 Family Forum (11/2)
ÿ Forum for Foster Families (11/10) (11/18)
ÿ Family and Student Information Sessions: (11/12 ) (11/19)
Family Fun (Parent Workshops and Virtual Family Field Trips)
ÿ Parents as Learning Heroes: Tips and Resources for a Different Kind of School Year (11/3) (11/4) (11/10) 11/16
ÿ Workshop Post Secondary Pathway Fair with Children's Aid (11/11) All Grades
ÿ New York Transit Museum Virtual Field Trip (11/11) Ages 5-11
ÿ Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Virtual Field Trip (11/11) High school (9-12)
ÿ Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Virtual Field Trip (11/8) All Grades
ÿ Workshop Common Sense Education, Digital Learning and Well-being All Ages (11/16 7:00pm)
Family Empowerment Month is an opportunity to recognize the importance of school, home and community partnerships, now even more crucial in these times. Family Empowerment Month is collection of activities and events celebrating and supporting families. We invite you, our colleagues and partners in this work, to join us this month and year in celebrating and supporting our families.
Save the Date
ÿ D75 Family Forum (11/2)
ÿ Forum for Foster Families (11/10) (11/18)
ÿ Family and Student Information Sessions: (11/12 ) (11/19)
Family Fun (Parent Workshops and Virtual Family Field Trips)
ÿ Parents as Learning Heroes: Tips and Resources for a Different Kind of School Year (11/3) (11/4) (11/10) 11/16
ÿ Workshop Post Secondary Pathway Fair with Children's Aid (11/11) All Grades
ÿ New York Transit Museum Virtual Field Trip (11/11) Ages 5-11
ÿ Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Virtual Field Trip (11/11) High school (9-12)
ÿ Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum Virtual Field Trip (11/8) All Grades
ÿ Workshop Common Sense Education, Digital Learning and Well-being All Ages (11/16 7:00pm)
Good morning families,
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Below is information about the process to switch from remote learning to blended learning.
CHANGING PREFERENCES FROM REMOTE LEARNING TO BLENDED LEARNING
Starting today, November 2nd through November 15th, you can use this form to switch to blended learning (a mix of in-person days at school and remote learning days at home) for the remainder of the school year.
CONSENT FORM TO PARTICIPATE IN RANDOM COVID-19 TESTING
Please note that students in blended learning must submit a consent form to participate in random testing for COVID-19. The test is quick, easy, and painless and it helps protect our school and community. You can find more information on the DOE website.
You can submit your consent for testing one of two ways:
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Below is information about the process to switch from remote learning to blended learning.
CHANGING PREFERENCES FROM REMOTE LEARNING TO BLENDED LEARNING
Starting today, November 2nd through November 15th, you can use this form to switch to blended learning (a mix of in-person days at school and remote learning days at home) for the remainder of the school year.
- At this time, this is the only opportunity plans for families to opt into blended/in-person learning.
- Students who switch to blended learning will begin their new schedule sometime the week of November 30th or the week of December 7th.
- If you have any difficulty completing the form online, you can call 311.
- If you would like for your child to continue with remote learning, you do not need to complete the form.
CONSENT FORM TO PARTICIPATE IN RANDOM COVID-19 TESTING
Please note that students in blended learning must submit a consent form to participate in random testing for COVID-19. The test is quick, easy, and painless and it helps protect our school and community. You can find more information on the DOE website.
You can submit your consent for testing one of two ways:
- Through your New York City Schools Account under 'Manage Account'
- By completing and signing the consent form available here.
P-EBT REMINDER
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 authorized the payment of P-EBT food benefits to households with children who would have received free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act, if not for a school closure. If you are eligible and have not received a P-EBT food benefit for your child, please contact the State using P-EBT contact form or by calling 1-833-452-0096 (8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday).
Dial a Teacher Program
UFT Dial a Teacher is up & running for the school year. K-12 students and their parents or caregivers are invited to call 212-777-3380 or visit the Dial-A-Teacher website Mondays through Thursdays between 4 and 7 p.m. to get free homework help from a licensed teacher.
Many of the teachers are bilingual, so Dial-A-Teacher can assist students and families in 10 languages, including Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 authorized the payment of P-EBT food benefits to households with children who would have received free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act, if not for a school closure. If you are eligible and have not received a P-EBT food benefit for your child, please contact the State using P-EBT contact form or by calling 1-833-452-0096 (8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday).
Dial a Teacher Program
UFT Dial a Teacher is up & running for the school year. K-12 students and their parents or caregivers are invited to call 212-777-3380 or visit the Dial-A-Teacher website Mondays through Thursdays between 4 and 7 p.m. to get free homework help from a licensed teacher.
Many of the teachers are bilingual, so Dial-A-Teacher can assist students and families in 10 languages, including Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog.
The following internet carriers are offering free household Wi-Fi or special accommodations for 60 days:
Comcast is offering free public Wi-Fi for 60 Days to families who do not have a subscription already. Call: 1-855-846-8376for English Enrollment; Call: 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish Enrollment; or visit Comcast Free Public Wi-Fi.
· Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. Call: 1-844-488-8395 or visit Charter Communications Free Wi-Fi Access.
· For households with K-12 and/or college students who may be displaced due to school closures and who do not a currently have home internet access, Altice is offering our Altice Advantage 30 Mbps broadband solution for free for 60 days to any new customer household within our footprint. Call: 866 – 200 – 9522 to enroll in Optimum Region; Call: 888 – 633 – 0030 to enroll in Suddenlink Region; or visit Altice USA Free Broadband Announcement.
Comcast is offering free public Wi-Fi for 60 Days to families who do not have a subscription already. Call: 1-855-846-8376for English Enrollment; Call: 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish Enrollment; or visit Comcast Free Public Wi-Fi.
· Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. Call: 1-844-488-8395 or visit Charter Communications Free Wi-Fi Access.
· For households with K-12 and/or college students who may be displaced due to school closures and who do not a currently have home internet access, Altice is offering our Altice Advantage 30 Mbps broadband solution for free for 60 days to any new customer household within our footprint. Call: 866 – 200 – 9522 to enroll in Optimum Region; Call: 888 – 633 – 0030 to enroll in Suddenlink Region; or visit Altice USA Free Broadband Announcement.
HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATES
Dear M.S. 180 Community:
The health and safety of our students and staff and everyone in the DOE family across the city, is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring you have the information you need on COVID-19 as we continue to navigate this public health emergency together.
Today we are writing to inform you that one member of our school community has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, this is the only confirmed case at the school. We are quickly taking all appropriate action and following rigorous protocols developed by the NYC Test + Trace Corps, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health), and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).
All students and teachers in the affected class(es) with the individual who tested positive are considered “close contacts,” and have been notified of the need to quarantine for 14 days since the last contact with the person who tested positive.
o These students and teachers will transition to fully remote teaching and learning for this period.
The NYC Test + Trace Corps and NYC Health will complete their investigation to identify and notify any other close contacts in the building, who will also need to quarantine for 14 days.
Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school and will be safely separated, until they are no longer infectious. In order to protect the privacy of the individual who has tested positive, we cannot share additional details about the case.
We will share physical and mental health and wellness resources for you and your child. COVID-19 can be stressful for you and your loved ones. It is natural to feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious and afraid. We want to ensure you can access helpful resources for coping and reducing stress.
While New Yorkers have done an outstanding job fighting the virus, leading to extremely low infection rates citywide, COVID-19 is still active in our city, state and our country.
Out of an abundance of caution, here is what will happen next to safeguard the health of our school community:
RESILIENCE * INTEGRITY * SCHOLARSHIP * EMPOWERMENT
There will be cases of COVID-19 this school year; we know this, and all of our protocols have been in service of fighting this virus. Our job is to swiftly and effectively handle any cases that appear and be transparent every step of the way. That is what we are doing today.
We know a lot more than we did in March about how to protect each other from the virus and it’s critical that we continue to act to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our schools. All of us must remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
Stay home if sick: Monitor your and your child’s health and stay home if you are sick or keep them home if they are sick, except for getting essential medical care (including COVID-19 testing) and other essential needs.
Physical distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
Wear a face covering: Protect those around you. Wearing a face covering helps reduce the spread of COVID-19, especially if you are sick and don’t have symptoms. For more information about face coverings, visit nyc.gov/health/coronavirus and look for "FAQ About Face Coverings."
Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available; clean frequently touched surfaces regularly; avoid touching your face with unwashed hands; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311. Finally, to ensure we can rapidly reach you via text and email, please set up a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
Thank you for your cooperation. Health and safety will always come first in New York City public schools, no matter what.
Sincerely,
Marlon P. Williams Principal
RESILIENCE * INTEGRITY * SCHOLARSHIP * EMPOWERMENT
ARTS/CULTURAL ENRICHMENT
THEATER
The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall,
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical starring Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo. will go live October 9 at 2 PM ET and will be available for 48 hours. This is on the YouTube channel The Shows Must Go On!
AGES:5th Grade - Adult
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag
Antigone in Ferguson
Experience a powerful fusion of Sophocles’ classic tragedy, Anigone, with live music from a contemporary gospel choir and highly personal community discussion. This multifaceted production explores themes of tragedy, trauma and social justice, and shows us that a 2500-year-old play is still relevant today. The all-star ensemble of actors includes Samira Wiley, Chris Noth, and Tamara Tunie.
Age: High school – Adult
https://allarts.org/programs/house-seats/house-seats-antigone-in-ferguson-vzpdg7/
New monologues written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours by stars of stage and screen!They are short most under 10 minutes some under 5 minutes
Ages- High School, but if you pre-screen you will find some for Middle school.
https://24hourplays.com/viral-monologues/
Spotlight on Plays: All-Star Play Readings
Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, Kenneth Lonergan’s This Is Our Youth, and Robert O’Hara’s Barbecue. Patti LuPone, Morgan Freeman, Laurie Metcalf, Phylicia Rashad, and more Broadway stars will perform in a new batch of Broadway’s Best Shows’ Spotlight on Plays weekly virtual readings to support The Actors Fund. Gore Vidal’s The Best Man kicks off the fall lineup October 14.
Ages: High School- Adult
https://www.playbill.com/article/patti-lupone-morgan-freeman-laurie-metcalf-phylicia-rashad-more-to-headline-all-star-play-readings
DANCE:
“Moving Stories”: American Ballet Theatre Film Festival
Principal Dancer Misty Copeland hosts the hour-long program featuring four short films by ABT dancers and a roundtable discussion with the filmmakers. On the American Ballet YouTube Channel
Ages: For the whole Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvns8ZY77gU
MUSIC:
Learning @ Home with the Philharmonic
What’s in My Case?
For ages 10+
Very Young People’s Concerts @ Home
For ages 3+
Extend the learning and fun with activity guides prepared by New York Philharmonic Teaching Artists.
The Poetry of The Four Seasons
For ages 7-11 (grades 3-5)
In this lesson exploring Winter from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons you’ll create an acrostic poem and learn about sonnets.
Compelling Stories of Racial Injustice
This content is intended for audiences age 16+
due to language and sensitive subject matter.
The New York Philharmonic participated in a memorable performance of 12 Angry Men ... and Women: The Weight of the Wait, presented by The Billie Holiday Theatre in partnership with The New Press, featuring music by Black composers. A quartet of our musicians performed at the overture of this production, which preceded a series of compelling stories concerning the policing of Black men and women read by an award-winning cast including Wendell Pierce, Lisa Arrindell, and Billy Eugene Jones. The production, which took place on New York City’s first Black Lives Matter mural, featured music composed by Jessie Montgomery, Daniel Bernard Roumain, and Saint-Georges.
https://nyphil.org/education/learning-at-home
The Phantom of the Opera at Royal Albert Hall,
The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical starring Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo. will go live October 9 at 2 PM ET and will be available for 48 hours. This is on the YouTube channel The Shows Must Go On!
AGES:5th Grade - Adult
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag
Antigone in Ferguson
Experience a powerful fusion of Sophocles’ classic tragedy, Anigone, with live music from a contemporary gospel choir and highly personal community discussion. This multifaceted production explores themes of tragedy, trauma and social justice, and shows us that a 2500-year-old play is still relevant today. The all-star ensemble of actors includes Samira Wiley, Chris Noth, and Tamara Tunie.
Age: High school – Adult
https://allarts.org/programs/house-seats/house-seats-antigone-in-ferguson-vzpdg7/
New monologues written, rehearsed and recorded in 24 hours by stars of stage and screen!They are short most under 10 minutes some under 5 minutes
Ages- High School, but if you pre-screen you will find some for Middle school.
https://24hourplays.com/viral-monologues/
Spotlight on Plays: All-Star Play Readings
Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, Kenneth Lonergan’s This Is Our Youth, and Robert O’Hara’s Barbecue. Patti LuPone, Morgan Freeman, Laurie Metcalf, Phylicia Rashad, and more Broadway stars will perform in a new batch of Broadway’s Best Shows’ Spotlight on Plays weekly virtual readings to support The Actors Fund. Gore Vidal’s The Best Man kicks off the fall lineup October 14.
Ages: High School- Adult
https://www.playbill.com/article/patti-lupone-morgan-freeman-laurie-metcalf-phylicia-rashad-more-to-headline-all-star-play-readings
DANCE:
“Moving Stories”: American Ballet Theatre Film Festival
Principal Dancer Misty Copeland hosts the hour-long program featuring four short films by ABT dancers and a roundtable discussion with the filmmakers. On the American Ballet YouTube Channel
Ages: For the whole Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvns8ZY77gU
MUSIC:
Learning @ Home with the Philharmonic
What’s in My Case?
For ages 10+
Very Young People’s Concerts @ Home
For ages 3+
Extend the learning and fun with activity guides prepared by New York Philharmonic Teaching Artists.
The Poetry of The Four Seasons
For ages 7-11 (grades 3-5)
In this lesson exploring Winter from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons you’ll create an acrostic poem and learn about sonnets.
Compelling Stories of Racial Injustice
This content is intended for audiences age 16+
due to language and sensitive subject matter.
The New York Philharmonic participated in a memorable performance of 12 Angry Men ... and Women: The Weight of the Wait, presented by The Billie Holiday Theatre in partnership with The New Press, featuring music by Black composers. A quartet of our musicians performed at the overture of this production, which preceded a series of compelling stories concerning the policing of Black men and women read by an award-winning cast including Wendell Pierce, Lisa Arrindell, and Billy Eugene Jones. The production, which took place on New York City’s first Black Lives Matter mural, featured music composed by Jessie Montgomery, Daniel Bernard Roumain, and Saint-Georges.
https://nyphil.org/education/learning-at-home
SUPPORT FOR students in temporary housing
As you and other school staff and service providers throughout New York City prepare for the 2020-21 school year--both through hybrid and remote instruction--we want to share some important reminders and updates to support your work helping students in temporary housing.
This e-mail includes the following:
• Back-to-School Reminders & Resources
• Scholarship Opportunity
• Schoolhouse Connection PSA's
• Homelessness Prevention
• Upcoming Events
• NYS-TEACHS ServicesBe well
NYS-TEACHS
Back-to-School Reminders & Resources
New Resource for Students in Temporary Housing:
• Did you know that MetroCard’s for parents in temporary housing are now available at schools?
• Did you know that enrollment staff can help families remotely while the Family Welcome Centers are closed?
• Did you know that parents can get busing information online through their NYC Schools Account?
For information about this and much more (devices and internet connectivity, shelter transfers, early childhood, translation and interpretation services, school meals, contact information for your STH team and Regional Manager) check out this NEW one-pager from NYS-TEACHS: Back-to-School Resources for Students in Temporary Housing. Make sure to download a PDF of the resource to share with parents and your colleagues!
Checking in with Families in Temporary Housing: We encourage you to check-in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the start of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and help make appropriate arrangements for the Fall. For strategies on how to check in with students and families in temporary housing at this time, take a look at out our revised Check-In Checklist: Connecting with Families During COVID-19 Remote and Hybrid Instruction.
From Schoolhouse Connection - Signs of Potential Homelessness in a Virtual Learning World: With hybrid and remote instruction, identifying students experiencing homelessness will require revisions to typical techniques. Check out this one-pager on the signs of potential homelessness during remote instruction.
Learning Bridges Free Childcare Program: Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free childcare options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days then they are scheduled for remote learning. This program will provide opportunities for children to connect to their remote learning activities while including time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities. Please forward the application information to families in temporary housing, as their applications will be given priority.
Scholarship Opportunity
Do you know any youth who have experienced homelessness, were born on or after October 1, 2000, and plan to attend college for the first time in the fall of 2021?
Please invite them to apply for the SchoolhouseConnection Youth Leadership & Scholarship Program. The scholarship award is $2,000, plus other benefits. Applications are open now, and the deadline is October 1, 2020.
Schoolhouse Connection's Public Service Announcements
From SchoolHouse Connection: To help inform families and youth about their educational rights, check out these two public service announcements (PSA) aimed at reaching families in temporary housing, educators, community organizations, and local leaders.
Check out Schoolhouse Connection's public service announcements here!
Homelessness Prevention
Many families in unstable housing situations risk losing their housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. If one of your student's housing is at risk, you can refer their families to Homebase. Homebase can help families remain in their communities and avoid entering the shelter system.
To connect a family with Homebase, call 311 or refer them to their local Homebase program using the Homebase
Upcoming Events
Want to learn more about how best to support students in temporary housing in the 2020-21 school year? We are currently planning several webinars and interactive Zoom trainings throughout the fall. To stay updated on our upcoming fall events, please visit and bookmark our New York City Events page. We look forward to your participation!
Additionally, check out our webinar archive to watch one of our previously recorded webinars today!
NYS-TEACHS
We're Here to Help!
Toll-Free Infoline: Call us at (800) 388-2014. Our Infoline is open from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Free Posters and Brochures: We offer State Education Department-approved posters and brochures that you can use for outreach. You can order as many as you need and we will mail them at no cost to you.
NYSTEACHS.ORG: We update our website frequently to provide you with current guidance memos, resources, and training materials. You can browse information by topic, watch a recorded webinar, look up the name of a liaison from a neighboring district, and more.
nysteachs.org | 800-388-2014 | info@nysteachs.org
This e-mail includes the following:
• Back-to-School Reminders & Resources
• Scholarship Opportunity
• Schoolhouse Connection PSA's
• Homelessness Prevention
• Upcoming Events
• NYS-TEACHS ServicesBe well
NYS-TEACHS
Back-to-School Reminders & Resources
New Resource for Students in Temporary Housing:
• Did you know that MetroCard’s for parents in temporary housing are now available at schools?
• Did you know that enrollment staff can help families remotely while the Family Welcome Centers are closed?
• Did you know that parents can get busing information online through their NYC Schools Account?
For information about this and much more (devices and internet connectivity, shelter transfers, early childhood, translation and interpretation services, school meals, contact information for your STH team and Regional Manager) check out this NEW one-pager from NYS-TEACHS: Back-to-School Resources for Students in Temporary Housing. Make sure to download a PDF of the resource to share with parents and your colleagues!
Checking in with Families in Temporary Housing: We encourage you to check-in with parents whose children are McKinney-Vento eligible (or youth themselves in the case of unaccompanied homeless youth) at the start of each school year to determine whether their housing situation has changed and help make appropriate arrangements for the Fall. For strategies on how to check in with students and families in temporary housing at this time, take a look at out our revised Check-In Checklist: Connecting with Families During COVID-19 Remote and Hybrid Instruction.
From Schoolhouse Connection - Signs of Potential Homelessness in a Virtual Learning World: With hybrid and remote instruction, identifying students experiencing homelessness will require revisions to typical techniques. Check out this one-pager on the signs of potential homelessness during remote instruction.
Learning Bridges Free Childcare Program: Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free childcare options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days then they are scheduled for remote learning. This program will provide opportunities for children to connect to their remote learning activities while including time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities. Please forward the application information to families in temporary housing, as their applications will be given priority.
Scholarship Opportunity
Do you know any youth who have experienced homelessness, were born on or after October 1, 2000, and plan to attend college for the first time in the fall of 2021?
Please invite them to apply for the SchoolhouseConnection Youth Leadership & Scholarship Program. The scholarship award is $2,000, plus other benefits. Applications are open now, and the deadline is October 1, 2020.
Schoolhouse Connection's Public Service Announcements
From SchoolHouse Connection: To help inform families and youth about their educational rights, check out these two public service announcements (PSA) aimed at reaching families in temporary housing, educators, community organizations, and local leaders.
Check out Schoolhouse Connection's public service announcements here!
Homelessness Prevention
Many families in unstable housing situations risk losing their housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. If one of your student's housing is at risk, you can refer their families to Homebase. Homebase can help families remain in their communities and avoid entering the shelter system.
To connect a family with Homebase, call 311 or refer them to their local Homebase program using the Homebase
Upcoming Events
Want to learn more about how best to support students in temporary housing in the 2020-21 school year? We are currently planning several webinars and interactive Zoom trainings throughout the fall. To stay updated on our upcoming fall events, please visit and bookmark our New York City Events page. We look forward to your participation!
Additionally, check out our webinar archive to watch one of our previously recorded webinars today!
NYS-TEACHS
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Toll-Free Infoline: Call us at (800) 388-2014. Our Infoline is open from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Free Posters and Brochures: We offer State Education Department-approved posters and brochures that you can use for outreach. You can order as many as you need and we will mail them at no cost to you.
NYSTEACHS.ORG: We update our website frequently to provide you with current guidance memos, resources, and training materials. You can browse information by topic, watch a recorded webinar, look up the name of a liaison from a neighboring district, and more.
nysteachs.org | 800-388-2014 | info@nysteachs.org
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the NYC Health Department's Education and Community Partnerships Unit and Poison Control Center offer FREE virtual workshops. Please see the list below for upcoming workshops in October.
- Friday, October 2, 2020, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Critters in the Home Series 1: Protect yourself against bedbugs and mosquitoes - Register here
- Friday, October 2, 2020, 2 to 3 p.m. Critters in the Home Series 2: Safe pest control to keep out mice and rats!- Register here
- Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 10 to 11 a.m. Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Register here
- Thursday, October 8, 2020, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Healthy Homes 101 - Register here
- Thursday, October 8, 2020, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free Online Resources from the NYC Health Department, Poison Control Center, Fire Department and Department of State- Register here
- Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 3 to 4 p.m. Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (Prevenir el envenenamiento con monóxido de carbono) (Spanish) - Register here
- Thursday, October 22, 2020, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (預防一氧化碳中毒) (Chinese) - Register here
- Monday, October 26, 2020, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention and Consumer Products - Register here
- Monday, October 26, 2020, 3 to 4 p.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention and Consumer Products (Prevención del envenenamiento por plomo y productos de consume) (Spanish) - Register here
- Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Home Safety - Lead in Cultural Products and Window Guards (নিরাপদবাড়ির জন্য : সাংস্কৃতিক বা ঐতিহ্যগত পণ্যে সীসা সম্পর্কে এবং উইন্ডো গার্ডসম্পর্কে জানুন) (Bengali) - Register here
- Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 1 to 2 p.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention During Pregnancy - Register here
- Thursday, October 29, 2020, 11 a.m. to noon Lead Poisoning Prevention: DEP Talks About Lead and Drinking Water - Register here
- Thursday, October 29, 2020, 2 to 4 p.m. ESOL Curricula on Lead Poisoning Prevention (Open to Organizations that Offer ESOL) - Register here
- Friday, October 30, 2020, 2 to 3 p.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention (Предотврасщение отравления свинцом) (Russian) - Register here
Please visit our Healthy Homes Education Program OR our Poison Control Community Education Programs websites for more information about our activities or to order or print educational materials.
If you have any questions, please send us an email at: healthyhomesecp@health.nyc.gov or nycpcc@health.nyc.gov or call us at 646-632-6023 and leave a message.
Fall 2020 NYC School Meals for Children, Families, and Adults
Beginning on September 29, 2020, free school meals will be served in the following ways:
On the Days Students are Learning in School
• Food is either delivered to classrooms or students can pick up food from meal stations throughout the building to take back to eat in their classrooms.
• Cafeterias are not being used to serve food or as places for students to sit and eat.
• Some schools are planning to use cafeterias and other common spaces as
classrooms.
Take-out Meals for Children and Their Families
Most of the DOE’s 1,400 school buildings will be serving take-out meals for all children and other members of the household.
• No registration, ID, or documentation is required to pick up meals.
• Take-out meal service is available Monday–Friday, 9AM–12PM.
• Three meals per household member, per day – a breakfast and two lunches.
• Meals are available for all children, whether or not they are enrolled in a school.
• Students, parents/guardians, siblings, friends or even neighbors can pick up take-
out meals at convenient sites.
• Take-out meals are available for families even when children are learning in school.
Families do not need to register for take-out meals at this time.
● Families with children can pick up meals from any school providing take-out meals, and no ID, documentation, or registration is required.
● Adults who are picking up take-out meals for their children can pick up meals for themselves and other household members at the same location and time.
Grab-and-Go Meals for Adult-Only Households
Meals for households with no children will be available at about 200 sites across NYC.
• No registration, ID, or documentation is required to pick up meals.
• Meals are available Monday–Friday, 3 PM–5 PM.
• Three meals are provided, per person per day.
• Site locations are determined by community need based on:
○ Grab-and-go data since March 2020, and
○ The City's home delivered meals program.
• Food is either delivered to classrooms or students can pick up food from meal stations throughout the building to take back to eat in their classrooms.
• Cafeterias are not being used to serve food or as places for students to sit and eat.
• Some schools are planning to use cafeterias and other common spaces as
classrooms.
Take-out Meals for Children and Their Families
Most of the DOE’s 1,400 school buildings will be serving take-out meals for all children and other members of the household.
• No registration, ID, or documentation is required to pick up meals.
• Take-out meal service is available Monday–Friday, 9AM–12PM.
• Three meals per household member, per day – a breakfast and two lunches.
• Meals are available for all children, whether or not they are enrolled in a school.
• Students, parents/guardians, siblings, friends or even neighbors can pick up take-
out meals at convenient sites.
• Take-out meals are available for families even when children are learning in school.
Families do not need to register for take-out meals at this time.
● Families with children can pick up meals from any school providing take-out meals, and no ID, documentation, or registration is required.
● Adults who are picking up take-out meals for their children can pick up meals for themselves and other household members at the same location and time.
Grab-and-Go Meals for Adult-Only Households
Meals for households with no children will be available at about 200 sites across NYC.
• No registration, ID, or documentation is required to pick up meals.
• Meals are available Monday–Friday, 3 PM–5 PM.
• Three meals are provided, per person per day.
• Site locations are determined by community need based on:
○ Grab-and-go data since March 2020, and
○ The City's home delivered meals program.
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virtual after school program at Queens botanical garden
for more information, see link below
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-after-school-with-queens-botanical-garden-tickets-118299802895
Revised Blended Learning Schedule
This week the Mayor and Chancellor issued a revised schedule for blended learning. Please view the message from the Chancellor here (translated).
Blended Learning Students Enrolled In:
In-Person Learning Begins On:
Grades 3K and Pre-K
(in any school type/grade configuration)
Monday 9/21
District 75
(all grades)
Monday 9/21
By School Type:
Students enrolled in
· Elementary Schools (K-5 and K-8) (includes students in grades 6-8 in K-8 schools)
Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in:
· Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
· High Schools (Grades 9-12)
· Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12)
· Transfer Schools, Adult Education, Evening Schools, Alternate Learning Centers
Thursday 10/1
Schools with Other Grade Configurations:
Students enrolled in K-2 and K-3 Schools
Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in K-12 Schools
Tuesday 9/29
School Busing
Blended learning for our District 75 students begins next week, and bus drivers and matrons are ready. Students’ bus routes are available by logging into your child’s NYC Schools Account (see below on how to create an account). If you have busing questions, please contact:
Office of Pupil Transportation
PupilTransportationTeam@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 392-8855 or 311
School Food
DOE will continue to provide meals to students this school year. Students that attend blended learning will receive school meals in their classrooms. Students who are receiving remote instruction, either fully remote or on remote days, will be able to pick up their meals (breakfast and lunch) at their local school sites. Schools will be distributing grab-and-go meals to remote students daily from 9am – 12pm at the designated location outside of the school. The school food menu for September and October can be found here. Download the School Food app to view menus, submit reviews and even use the "FastPass" to skip the line. The app is available for Android(Open external link) and iOS(Open external link).
Upcoming Chancellor Town Halls
The following is a listing of upcoming Town Halls hosted by our Community Education Councils:
· CEC 5 Chancellor Town Hall 10/21/2020
· CEC 30 Chancellor Town Hall 10/22/2020
· CEC 4 Chancellor Town Hall 11/05/2020
· CEC 2 Chancellor Town Hall 12/8/2020
NYC Schools Account
It’s important that your school is able to reach you to share crucial information quickly, including alerts about confirmed COVID-19 cases in your child’s school. Please sign up for a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) so we can contact you via phone, email, or text message. With NYCSA, you can access your child’s grades, test scores, schedules, transportation information, and more—from anywhere, and in all nine standard DOE language translations. In order to see your child’s records, request an Account Creation Code from your school. I encourage you to keep your contact information up to date, so your school can get in touch with you in the event of an emergency. If you don’t have an account, sign up today at schools.nyc.gov/nycsa
Blended Learning Health Screenings
Blended learning will begin in phases, starting with D75, 3K and Pre-K students. Health screenings and Covid Testing will be important elements of the health and safety protocols implemented to protect students and staff safe. Here is the daily health screening that schools began to implement this week. For more information about DOE Health and Safety protocols for blended learning, please visit here.
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
This week the Mayor and Chancellor issued a revised schedule for blended learning. Please view the message from the Chancellor here (translated).
Blended Learning Students Enrolled In:
In-Person Learning Begins On:
Grades 3K and Pre-K
(in any school type/grade configuration)
Monday 9/21
District 75
(all grades)
Monday 9/21
By School Type:
Students enrolled in
· Elementary Schools (K-5 and K-8) (includes students in grades 6-8 in K-8 schools)
Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in:
· Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
· High Schools (Grades 9-12)
· Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12)
· Transfer Schools, Adult Education, Evening Schools, Alternate Learning Centers
Thursday 10/1
Schools with Other Grade Configurations:
Students enrolled in K-2 and K-3 Schools
Tuesday 9/29
Students enrolled in K-12 Schools
Tuesday 9/29
School Busing
Blended learning for our District 75 students begins next week, and bus drivers and matrons are ready. Students’ bus routes are available by logging into your child’s NYC Schools Account (see below on how to create an account). If you have busing questions, please contact:
Office of Pupil Transportation
PupilTransportationTeam@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 392-8855 or 311
School Food
DOE will continue to provide meals to students this school year. Students that attend blended learning will receive school meals in their classrooms. Students who are receiving remote instruction, either fully remote or on remote days, will be able to pick up their meals (breakfast and lunch) at their local school sites. Schools will be distributing grab-and-go meals to remote students daily from 9am – 12pm at the designated location outside of the school. The school food menu for September and October can be found here. Download the School Food app to view menus, submit reviews and even use the "FastPass" to skip the line. The app is available for Android(Open external link) and iOS(Open external link).
Upcoming Chancellor Town Halls
The following is a listing of upcoming Town Halls hosted by our Community Education Councils:
· CEC 5 Chancellor Town Hall 10/21/2020
· CEC 30 Chancellor Town Hall 10/22/2020
· CEC 4 Chancellor Town Hall 11/05/2020
· CEC 2 Chancellor Town Hall 12/8/2020
NYC Schools Account
It’s important that your school is able to reach you to share crucial information quickly, including alerts about confirmed COVID-19 cases in your child’s school. Please sign up for a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) so we can contact you via phone, email, or text message. With NYCSA, you can access your child’s grades, test scores, schedules, transportation information, and more—from anywhere, and in all nine standard DOE language translations. In order to see your child’s records, request an Account Creation Code from your school. I encourage you to keep your contact information up to date, so your school can get in touch with you in the event of an emergency. If you don’t have an account, sign up today at schools.nyc.gov/nycsa
Blended Learning Health Screenings
Blended learning will begin in phases, starting with D75, 3K and Pre-K students. Health screenings and Covid Testing will be important elements of the health and safety protocols implemented to protect students and staff safe. Here is the daily health screening that schools began to implement this week. For more information about DOE Health and Safety protocols for blended learning, please visit here.
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
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How to Apply
Currently, Learning Bridges is not available for families that have opted for a 100% remote schedule.
Priority for placement will be given to:
Where placements are available, families will receive a letter from the DOE detailing their Learning Bridges site and next steps to enroll their child. Seats will continue to be added throughout the fall on a rolling basis
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items.
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- If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please complete this application(Open external link).
- Need help completing the online application? Call 311 for assistance.
- If you already filled out the expression of interest form, you do not need to complete another application.
- Be operated by community-based organizations and other partners
- Provide opportunities for children to connect to their remote learning activities
- Include time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities
- Follow the same rigorous health and safety precautions as schools
Currently, Learning Bridges is not available for families that have opted for a 100% remote schedule.
Priority for placement will be given to:
- Families in temporary housing, including shelters and hotels
- Children of NYCDOE school and program staff, including staff of Learning Bridges sites and other contracted early childhood providers
- Families residing in NYCHA developments
- Children in family foster care or receiving other child welfare services
- Students with disabilities
- Children whose parent/guardian is an essential worker or was previously enrolled in a Regional Enrichment Center (REC)
Where placements are available, families will receive a letter from the DOE detailing their Learning Bridges site and next steps to enroll their child. Seats will continue to be added throughout the fall on a rolling basis
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
Dear MoMath friends,
MoMath is pleased to offer FREE registration for the following events this week.
Pythagoras to Present Day: Math's Greatest Hits
Monday, September 21 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath's Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Alex Kontorovich, for the second session of an eight-week mini-course studying the twists and turns of mathematical ideas throughout history, including a fresh look at the K to 12 curriculum and beyond. Learn more and register for the second session on September 21 for free at p2p.momath.org.
Bending the Arc
Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bending the Arc is a new virtual program aimed at demystifying mathematics for Black youth. Join an online panel discussion followed by more intimate breakout room conversations that will give participants the opportunity to interact with leading Black mathematicians and scientists and to explore how these accomplished individuals have used math in their careers. The program will be hosted by former NFL (Baltimore Ravens) professional, current MIT Math PhD candidate, and MoMath Trustee John Urschel. Learn more and register for free at arc.momath.org.
Write Angles: "Code Breaking: Patterns and Sequences"
Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Perhaps nowhere is the intersection of math and words more obvious than in cryptography. Even if a code does not use numbers or letters at all, the only way to break it is to recognize patterns and understand what comes next. Can you combine your math and language skills to crack the code and decipher the secret message? Join us for this second program from 23 18 9 20 5 1 14 7 12 5 19. Learn more and register for free at writeangles.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games
Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Grab your most interesting dice and join Ed Pegg, Jr. (of Wolfram Mathematica and math consultant for the television show NUMB3RS) for a night of experimental game play. Using basic guidelines, Ed will lead the group through some existing dice games that we'll play together, then open the floor to new ideas. Dust off your D6s, D12s, D20s, D30s, D48s, D120s, and other dice and roll with it. Learn more and register for free at equilibrium.momath.org.
Tween Primes: "Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World" by Matt Parker
Sunday, September 27, at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Drop in on Tween Primes, MoMath's book club for teens and tweens, to discuss the glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps stand-up comedian and mathematician Matt Parker recounts in Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World. Every teen and tween is welcome, even those who haven't read the book. Learn more and register for free at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath's mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, September 27, at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities and interactive social games, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Be sure to stick around at the end for a dance party! Learn more and register for free at unlimited.momath.org.
Space is limited! All remaining seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Regards,
National Museum of Mathematics
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
MoMath is pleased to offer FREE registration for the following events this week.
Pythagoras to Present Day: Math's Greatest Hits
Monday, September 21 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Join MoMath's Distinguished Visiting Professor for the Public Dissemination of Mathematics, Alex Kontorovich, for the second session of an eight-week mini-course studying the twists and turns of mathematical ideas throughout history, including a fresh look at the K to 12 curriculum and beyond. Learn more and register for the second session on September 21 for free at p2p.momath.org.
Bending the Arc
Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bending the Arc is a new virtual program aimed at demystifying mathematics for Black youth. Join an online panel discussion followed by more intimate breakout room conversations that will give participants the opportunity to interact with leading Black mathematicians and scientists and to explore how these accomplished individuals have used math in their careers. The program will be hosted by former NFL (Baltimore Ravens) professional, current MIT Math PhD candidate, and MoMath Trustee John Urschel. Learn more and register for free at arc.momath.org.
Write Angles: "Code Breaking: Patterns and Sequences"
Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Perhaps nowhere is the intersection of math and words more obvious than in cryptography. Even if a code does not use numbers or letters at all, the only way to break it is to recognize patterns and understand what comes next. Can you combine your math and language skills to crack the code and decipher the secret message? Join us for this second program from 23 18 9 20 5 1 14 7 12 5 19. Learn more and register for free at writeangles.momath.org.
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games
Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm ET (New York)
Grab your most interesting dice and join Ed Pegg, Jr. (of Wolfram Mathematica and math consultant for the television show NUMB3RS) for a night of experimental game play. Using basic guidelines, Ed will lead the group through some existing dice games that we'll play together, then open the floor to new ideas. Dust off your D6s, D12s, D20s, D30s, D48s, D120s, and other dice and roll with it. Learn more and register for free at equilibrium.momath.org.
Tween Primes: "Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World" by Matt Parker
Sunday, September 27, at 5:30 pm ET (New York)
Drop in on Tween Primes, MoMath's book club for teens and tweens, to discuss the glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps stand-up comedian and mathematician Matt Parker recounts in Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World. Every teen and tween is welcome, even those who haven't read the book. Learn more and register for free at tweenprimes.momath.org.
Unlimited, MoMath's mix-n-mingle program for students in middle and high school
Sunday, September 27, at 6:30 pm ET (New York)
Middle and high school students, come spend an hour or more with your peers, enjoying interesting mathematical activities and interactive social games, all led by an experienced MoMath educator. Be sure to stick around at the end for a dance party! Learn more and register for free at unlimited.momath.org.
Space is limited! All remaining seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Regards,
National Museum of Mathematics
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
Dear friends and community partners,
We are excited to announce that beginning this week, membership in NYC Care is now available to New Yorkers in each borough! NYC Care is a health care access program for people who are not eligible for or cannot afford health insurance. The program ensures all New Yorkers, regardless of their income or immigration status, have equal access to comprehensive, high-quality care.
With NYC Care, you can:
To enroll, call 646-NYC-CARE.
To learn more about NYC Care, visit nyccare.nyc.
Since we launched NYC Care in August 2019, close to 30,000 members now have access to their own primary care doctor, expanded pharmacy hours, specialty care services, and a 24/7 customer service to help them navigate our system.
NYC Care members can benefit from personalized, coordinated care and, most importantly, the confidence and safety that comes from belonging to a system that cares about their health and their future.
With your determination and support, NYC Care will continue to bridge health disparities to make New Yorkers healthier as our communities continue to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Please join our effort to spread the word in your community about this important service through our multilingual fliers below (or click here for more resources):
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
We are excited to announce that beginning this week, membership in NYC Care is now available to New Yorkers in each borough! NYC Care is a health care access program for people who are not eligible for or cannot afford health insurance. The program ensures all New Yorkers, regardless of their income or immigration status, have equal access to comprehensive, high-quality care.
With NYC Care, you can:
- Receive care at NYC H+H locations across the city.
- Receive preventative care, mental health support, and substance abuse services.
- Talk to customer service representatives in your language.
- Receive 24 hour access to low-cost prescription medications.
- Get your first appointment in two weeks or less.
To enroll, call 646-NYC-CARE.
To learn more about NYC Care, visit nyccare.nyc.
Since we launched NYC Care in August 2019, close to 30,000 members now have access to their own primary care doctor, expanded pharmacy hours, specialty care services, and a 24/7 customer service to help them navigate our system.
NYC Care members can benefit from personalized, coordinated care and, most importantly, the confidence and safety that comes from belonging to a system that cares about their health and their future.
With your determination and support, NYC Care will continue to bridge health disparities to make New Yorkers healthier as our communities continue to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Please join our effort to spread the word in your community about this important service through our multilingual fliers below (or click here for more resources):
Rita Henry
M.S.180 Parent Coordinator
“ It Seems Impossible Until It’s Done “
Nelson Mandela
